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#ICYMI - PJM and stakeholders will begin developing scenarios for long-term transmission planning as the first priority in complying with Order 1920, approved May 13 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. https://lnkd.in/gxcdSU99

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The National Infrastructure Advisory Council recently issued a report that highlighted the shortage in transformers. The NIAC report can be accessed via a link in the comments section. "Wood Mackenzie data, says transformer procurement lead times have risen from around 50 weeks in 2021 to 120 weeks on average this year — though for the largest transformers, procurement times can reach 210 weeks" #electricity #transformers #energy #energypolicy #energytransition #infrastructure https://lnkd.in/g7gw6r-p

🆕EPC SURVEY - HAVE YOUR SAY🆕 With the government’s consultation on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reform expected to launch soon, now is the time to have your say.  We are exploring how EPCs could be transformed to enable the local delivery of high-quality retrofit at scale, bringing together existing industry recommendations, assessing how they can work together, and gathering insights from our extensive network. So far, we have convened hundreds of experts across the retrofit, finance, and citizen engagement sectors to understand what different stakeholders need from EPCs. Now, we want to hear from you. Your feedback is crucial to help shape our vision for EPC reform and make our report as powerful as possible. The findings will be shared along with the report, empowering everyone to use this information to bolster their own input into the consultation. Take part in the survey here: https://bit.ly/3A3cCl7 #EPCs #Survey #Retrofit

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From the City of Cape Town's SSEG FAQs document: All SSEG systems must be authorised by the City of Cape Town before installation to ensure they are safe and legal. An SSEG system such as solar PV is not an appliance that you just plug into a wall socket; it is an electrical generator that impacts your home’s electrical system and the entire electrical grid. Therefore, it is essential that the people operating the network know about all the generators. The primary reasons for requiring authorisation are: SAFETY: Non-compliant SSEG systems could electrocute City personnel if electricity feeds into a grid that is believed to be off. Poorly installed systems can also cause household fires and insurers may not cover damages if the installation is not authorised. GRID MANAGEMENT: Electrical infrastructure becomes constrained as more SSEG systems are connected, even if the systems do not feed back. For example, when the sun sets and homes using solar PV suddenly start using grid electricity, this impacts the network due to the rapid change of load and scale of solar PV users. Furthermore, the quality of electricity is compromised if SSEG infrastructure does not meet strict power quality requirements. LEGISLATION: Registration is legally required in terms of the City of Cape Town Electricity Supply By Law, 2010 and ensures the safety of anyone who comes into contact with the PV system or the grid itself. The Occupational Health and Safety Act states the property owner carries the responsibility for the safety of the electrical installation on the property. Furthermore, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) requires reporting of all embedded generation. To register your system for authorisation, follow the application procedure as detailed in the City’s Requirements for Small-scale Embedded Generation. Failure to obtain this consent constitutes an offence which could lead to the issuing of an unauthorised SSEG fee and/or electrical disconnection in terms of the City of Cape Town Electricity Supply By-Law 2010. https://lnkd.in/dGg_AYyV

PPA Contractual Clauses - Explained by Janos Hettyey. Signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) requires meticulous attention to critical clauses that can significantly impact the outcome of the deal. 📝 Our carousel sheds light on the most crucial contractual clauses essential for navigating the complexities of a PPA. 📜 Explore the key clauses that underpin a fair and efficient agreement, alongside the latest trends shaping the dynamic landscape of PPAs. 📈 Swipe through to equip yourself with invaluable knowledge and stay at the forefront of developments in the energy industry! ⚡ #PPA #RenewableEnergy #EnergyProcurement

📖 Regulation Review Today we launched the first edition of Utility Week’s Regulation Review – a new dedicated newsletter analysing the latest developments in the oversight of energy and water companies. Among the articles included in this first edition include: 💧 All the key takeaways from Ofwat’s draft determinations on water company business plans for 2025 to 2030 https://buff.ly/3X4INcx ⚡ Ofgem revealing the new market facilitator for flexibility https://buff.ly/4fNnIKY 💷 The methodology for the RIIO3 price controls for gas networks and electricity transmission operators https://buff.ly/3M8C9M3 Meanwhile, in an exclusive blog, former Ofgem senior partner maxine frerk argues that questions remain over whether the regulator is in step with the energy ambitions of the new Labour government. Elsewhere we have Thomas Grimwood’s analysis of Ofgem and Ofwat’s differing approaches to setting the cost of equity for the next price controls. Have they done enough to balance the need to attract investment with the obligation to keep bills low? For all the latest news and analysis, see Utility Week's website https://buff.ly/3yECnYg

On August 5th, the Hon'ble CERC notified the CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism & Related Matters) Regulations, 2024, for the treatment and settlement of deviations. The government published these new DSM regulations to manage the schedule of drawal or injection of electricity. Notably, the regulations have reduced the maximum deviation bands for RE sources—shrinking from the current 15% for solar and 20% for wind to 10% for solar and 15% for wind. This change will result in DSM penalties for generators increasing by 2-3 times. Additionally, the penalty for under-generation has been raised from 150% to 200%. Grid controllers are concerned about grid security, yet there has been little discussion on improving forecasting for RE generators. We are significantly lagging in the quality of data available for forecasting models like NCRMWF, NWP, and others. Moreover, there is a need to reduce the time lag between two revisions for RE generators, which is currently implemented in the 7th and 8th-time blocks from the punched-in system and implementing regulation on the aggregation of RE power at pooling station. It is hoped that the regulators will take serious steps to and improve forecasting accuracy at locations with significant installed capacity to minimize deviations. Additionally, reducing the time lag between revisions and Aggregation of RE at pooling stations should be prioritized. This will be mutually beneficial for RE generators and regulators to improve Grid security.

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